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🌱 North Miami police warn Facebook Marketplace buyers after jewelry thefts.

North Miami, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning North Miami! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Miami police warn Facebook Marketplace buyers after jewelry thefts.
  • Why a 1970s North Miami Beach murder is leading to an execution now.
  • Why is North Miami Senior High only half full?

Also on today's calendar: Manga and Comics Are Real Books: An Anime Extravaganza with Nerds for Literacy and Tony Weaver and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Miami man accused of at least 2 Facebook Marketplace thefts (local10.com) — A North Miami man is accused of using fake Cash App confirmations to steal high-end jewelry from Facebook Marketplace sellers, including a $2,200 chain and an expensive watch. Local police say he was arrested and now faces a grand theft charge, and they urge residents to use public, police-designated safe zones for online sales meetups.
   

• DeSantis sets execution date for north Miami murder (tampabay.com) — A murder that happened more than 50 years ago in North Miami Beach is back in the spotlight as Gov. Ron DeSantis signs an execution warrant for William Lee Thompson, now 74. Thompson is scheduled for lethal injection in October, while death-penalty opponents are already petitioning against the sentence, citing concerns about his intellectual capacity and a split jury.
   

• Indiana moves to right-size public schools, streamline services (reason.org) — North Miami residents may see changes at North Miami Senior High, which Miami-Dade has flagged as underutilized and slated for charter school co-location under a recent Florida law. The article mainly examines how Indiana and Florida are restructuring public school facilities and funding as more students choose charter and private options, using North Miami’s campus as one example of excess capacity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone else like to read?
    For some reason over the years I’ve mostly liked nonfiction I read a few fiction books, but it’s so hard for me to get into it if that makes sense (Nextdoor Biscayne Corridor)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Massage Therapist Part Time in North Miami Beach. Apply here.
  • Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Miami Gardens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Miami here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Miami Beach

  • Curaleaf Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in North Miami Beach, FL (masslive.com)
  • DeSantis Sets William Lee Thompson Execution for 1976 Murder (iheart.com)
  • Josh Metellus, Minnesota Vikings, SAF - News, Stats, Bio (cbssports.com)

Surfside

Ok North Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in North Miami

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in North Miami

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.